Michoacan, Mexico Multi Day Tour

Morelia, Mexico
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Duration10 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

The tour is provided with local guides who know the area and have been doing these tours for more than 15 years. We provide unique cultural experiences. We know some of the best restaurants that are hard to find. During this time of year it can be difficult to find accommodations and transport in this area. We stay at home on the island of Yunuen and have made arrangements for all of the hotels during the trip.

Options

DOTD Tour Single Occupancy

Single Occupancy: Single accommodations are available at an additional cost

Day of the Dead tour (10 days) in Michoacán, México

Double Occupancy

What's included

  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival - Morelia International Airport (MLM) October 28th, 2023
  1. Reino de Atzimba, Parque Acuatico
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Arrival Fly to Morelia International Airport (MLM) and stay in Zinapecuáro, Michoacán, Mexico at La Posada de los Colorines at Atzimba Water Park which includes access to the healing waters of their mineral pools. We’ll also see the harvest of Marigolds from the fields surrounding Morelia in a feast of colors and scents.
Day 2: Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Apertura Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato to welcome our ancestors and the Monarch butterflies on their migration to México to mark the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacán
Day 3: Santa Clara del Cobre
  1. Santa Clara del Cobre
    8h
    Explore the Pueblo Magico Santa Clara del Cobre where we’ll explore the artisans in copper unique to this area and observe a workshop where we can learn about the process
    Stay at rustic cabańas on Lake Zirahuen and play a traditional game of Loteria
Day 4: Uruapan National Park
  1. Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Photograph as we ramble through the tropical rainforest of Uruapan National Park to see waterfalls and other natural views along the river
Day 5: Tzintzuntzan for Day of Dead traditional ceremonies
  1. Zona Arqueologica De Tzintzuntzan
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Experience the view at el Mirador del Estribo where we’ll have an overview of Lake Patzcuaro on our way to the Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio.
    Participate in the traditional Day of the Dead celebration in Tzintzuntzan that starts with the annual procession to the Ex-Convento de Santa Ana and continues on to the cemetery
    Travel by boat to the island of Yunuen in Lake Patzcuaro at private house rental where we’ll spend two nights.
  2. Museo Antiguo Convento Franciscano De Santa Ana de Tzintzuntzan
    6h · Admission ticket included
    The old convent hosts the parade and blessings on the night of November 1st to begin the Days of the Dead Celebration. We'll view the parade from the expansive grounds and visit the convent in the evening. Each year they offer a special program for Day of the Dead
Day 6: Patzcuaro
  1. Patzcuaro
    8m
    Absorb the sights and sounds of this celebration on our tour of Patzcuaro with free time to peruse the multiple artisan markets that are only available during this season
Day 7: Catrina Festival
  1. Capula
    4m
    Visit La Feria de la Catrina at Capula. Capula is the home of the Catrina which has become a symbol of Day of the Dead.
Day 8: Morelia
  1. Morelia
    1 day
    Walkabout and spend time in the colonial city and UNESCO world heritage site of Morelia with a city tour and free time to explore on your own
Day 9: Morelia
  1. Morelia
    1 day
    Clausura See the Ex Convento de Santa María Magdalena Cuitzeo and the Zona Arqueológica de Tres Cerritos
    Dinner at Hotel de La Soledad and closing celebration at Hotel Historias
Day 10: Departure - November 5th, 2023
  1. Centro Historico de Morelia
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Departure from Morelia to the international airport

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet travelers at the Morelia airport unless other pick-up arrangements are made.

End point

We will meet travelers at the Morelia airport unless other pick-up arrangements are made.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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